Save Whimsical sushi boats crafted with fresh fish, sushi rice, and crisp vegetables, perfect for a playful appetizer or party platter.
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Ingredients
- Sushi Rice: 1 cup sushi rice, 1 1/4 cups water, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt
- Fillings & Toppings: 100 g fresh sushi grade salmon thinly sliced, 100 g fresh sushi grade tuna thinly sliced, 1/2 avocado thinly sliced, 1/2 cucumber seeds removed thinly sliced, 4 sheets nori seaweed cut in half, 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Garnishes & Sail Materials: 8 thin slices daikon radish or carrot for sails, 8 small bamboo skewers or toothpicks, 1 tbsp pickled ginger, 1 tbsp wasabi, 2 tbsp soy sauce gluten free if needed
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a pot bring to a boil then reduce heat cover and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
- Step 2:
- In a small bowl mix rice vinegar sugar and salt until dissolved. Gently fold into the cooked rice. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
- Step 3:
- Lay a half sheet of nori shiny side down. With wet hands shape a small log about 2 tbsp of sushi rice and place it lengthwise on the nori.
- Step 4:
- Top each rice log with slices of salmon tuna avocado and cucumber as desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Step 5:
- Roll the nori around the rice and toppings leaving the top open to resemble a boat.
- Step 6:
- To make sails thread a daikon or carrot slice onto a bamboo skewer or toothpick and insert upright into each sushi boat.
- Step 7:
- Arrange sushi sailboats on a platter. Garnish with pickled ginger and serve with wasabi and soy sauce on the side.
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Required Tools
Rice cooker or pot with lid Sharp knife Bamboo skewers or toothpicks Rolling mat optional
Allergen Information
Contains fish salmon tuna and soy soy sauce Some ingredients may contain sesame Check all labels for gluten if required
Nutritional Information
Calories 105 Total Fat 2.5 g Carbohydrates 16 g Protein 5 g per boat
Save These sushi sailboats combine fun presentation with fresh flavors making them a hit at any party
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → How is the sushi rice prepared for the sailboats?
Rinse the sushi rice until water runs clear, cook with water until tender, then gently fold in a mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for flavor and stickiness.
- → What types of fish are used in these sushi boats?
Fresh sushi-grade salmon and tuna are thinly sliced and layered over the rice to provide rich, delicate flavors.
- → How are the sails for the sushi boats made?
Thin slices of daikon radish or carrot are threaded onto bamboo skewers or toothpicks and inserted upright into each rice and nori roll to resemble sails.
- → Can this dish accommodate dietary preferences?
Yes, for a vegetarian option, substitute fish with extra avocado, mango, or marinated tofu; gluten-free soy sauce can also be used as needed.
- → What garnishes accompany the sushi sailboats?
Pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce are served alongside to enhance flavor and balance the freshness of the ingredients.
- → How long does preparation and cooking take?
Preparation takes approximately 35 minutes, cooking around 20 minutes, totaling about 55 minutes to complete the dish.